Member Preview Day is an exclusive opportunity for GFS Members to be among the first to explore the season, including new exhibition Clifford Ward: I’ll Make Me A World and newly installed sculpture Foci by Chakaia Booker. Join us and participate in a variety of unique programming specifically designed to engage and inspire you!
Member Preview Day highlights include:
- Members-only access starting at 8am
- Guided tours
- Drop-in Tai Chi
- Exclusive first look at the new artwork
- Meet the Artists and Curator
- Family Open Studios: Sculpted Figures
- Access to the Member Lounge with complimentary beverages
Members may use their Guest Passes to bring additional guests. To ensure capacity is safely managed at GFS, Members and Guest Passes require a free reservation. Tickets for Member Preview Day will open on April 24.
Make your free member reservation
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Horticulture Tour
10:15AM
Join Cat Swiderski, Manager of Horticulture, for a closer look at the gardens and what’s to come this season.
Register at Guest Services upon arrival to GFS. Tour leaves from the Welcome Center.
Docent-led Tours
Throughout the day. Register at Guest Services upon arrival to GFS. Tours leave from the Welcome Center.
Tai-Chi Workshop
10:30 – 11:30AM
Join staff from veteran-owned Dao Concepts and keep that drive to maintain a healthy lifestyle through the practice of Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese art that blends exercise with stress reduction.
Outside the Museum Building, near #333 at gfsmap.org (Arch II by Elizabeth Strong-Cuevas)
Rain: East Gallery
Meet the Artist and Curator of Clifford Ward: I’ll Make Me A World
11AM – 12PM
Exhibiting artist of the new exhibition, Clifford Ward, and Curator Noah Smalls will be in the gallery for conversation and questions.
Museum Building
Family Open Studios: Sculpted Figures
11AM – 1PM
Drop by the Education Studios to explore human figures with a hands-on foil sculpture activity where you’ll learn to transform simple sheets of aluminum foil into three-dimensional art pieces. With the help of our museum educators, you’ll explore techniques to shape, mold, and manipulate foil, fabric, and plaster, bringing your creative ideas to life.
Education Studio in Welcome Center
Meet the Artist: Chakaia Booker
12 – 1PM
Exhibiting artist Chakaia Booker will be at her newly installed sculpture Foci for conversation and questions.
Outside on grounds
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Member Lounge
8AM – 2PM
Enjoy a complimentary beverage and connect with GFS staff. Please note refreshments are not permitted inside the exhibition galleries.
Museum Shop
Open 10AM – 5PM
GFS Members enjoy 10% off all merchandise in the Museum Shop. Be sure to show your eMembership card at check-out.
Refreshments
GFS Members enjoy 10% off dining at the Van Gogh Café and Rat’s Restaurant. Be sure to show your eMembership card at check-out or to your server.
Program accessibility information available.